The Science in Loss

In science class you are taught that All molecules cannot be destroyed or created Only changed It comforts me that Maybe later down the line A few years from now At least a part of you will come back to me And be a part of my life again As I look at the dirt pile I wonder When will you become the grass When will you become living again How many lives till you find me Would you still remember me Would you at least feel connected to me It comforts me that maybe later down the line We'll be together again Maybe you were meant to be my dog Maybe me and you were meant to be friends It makes me wonder about people too In science you are taught Molecules cannot be created or destroyed Only changed